All articles tagged with #review scores
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says GTA 6 is on track for strong reviews, noting Rockstar’s history of mid-to-high-90s scores as a sign of quality, while acknowledging a changed media landscape; the game is set to launch November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at a reasonable price, with release date reaffirmed despite past delays.
Mortal Kombat 2 is polarizing critics and players again, as professional scores diverge from audience reactions, reigniting debate over how games are rated and perceived by different audiences.
Famitsu's weekly review scores for April 26, 2026 list Pragmata as the top-rated title with 9/9/10/9, followed by Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu (7/8/7/7) and The Strongest Job Is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage, but an Appraiser (Provisional) – Dungeon and Mystery Girl (7/7/7/6); four editors rated each game for a 40-point total, with archive links available for previous weeks.
A Push Square poll shows divided reactions to Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: critics cluster around 7–8/10 while hardcore fans view the remake as flawed or mixed due to story changes and content cuts. The piece notes it’s one of the lowest-rated Yakuza/Like a Dragon titles by critics, but the site’s own PS5 review gave it an 8/10, praising gameplay despite the controversial changes. Readers are invited to cast their own score on a 1–10 scale.
Metacritic's list of the worst-reviewed games of 2025 includes Fire Emblem Shadows for mobile, which scored poorly with a 37, along with other titles like MindsEye and Blood of Mehran. The list highlights a challenging year for some game releases, with Fire Emblem Shadows notably among the lowest-rated.
Hades 2 has become 2025's highest-rated PC game with an impressive Metacritic score of 96 on PC, surpassing other top titles and establishing itself as one of the best games of the decade, following its successful early access and official release.
Valve is updating Steam's review system to exclude reviews in other languages when calculating overall scores, aiming to reduce review-bombing and better reflect regional player experiences. This change applies to games with at least 2,000 reviews and 200 reviews in a specific language, allowing users to see language-specific review breakdowns, while maintaining an option to view the old system.
Donkey Kong Bananza, a Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive platformer, has received excellent reviews with scores around 90, positioning it as a strong contender for Game of the Year 2025, and marking a successful return of the beloved character to prominence.
Famitsu awarded Donkey Kong Bananza a high score of 9/10/10/9, totaling 38 points, just behind Super Mario Odyssey, with the game launching on Nintendo Switch on July 17, 2025.
Hideo Kojima is pleased with the critical reception of Death Stranding 2, which received a perfect 90 on Metacritic, despite his initial efforts to make the game more divisive. The game was celebrated at its London world tour, where Kojima expressed his happiness with the scores, highlighting a shift from his earlier desire to create controversy and challenge expectations.
Ironheart, the latest MCU series, has received mixed reviews, tying as the second lowest-rated MCU show with a critic score of 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, amid concerns over review-bombing and cultural perceptions. Its future in the MCU remains uncertain, with questions about its viewership and whether the character Riri Williams will reappear in future projects.
Cyberpunk 2077 has been successfully released on Nintendo Switch 2 with high praise for its impressive graphics and gameplay, including the full Ultimate Edition with DLC, showcasing the console's capabilities and receiving positive reviews from players.
Famitsu's latest issue reviews several games, with FANTASIAN Neo Dimension receiving a high score of 34/40 across multiple platforms including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, and Switch. Other notable scores include Pacific Drive and REDNEG ALLSTARS SWING-BY EDITION, both scoring 32/40 on PS5 and Switch respectively. Meanwhile, Hakoniwa Kaitaku Hamster to Taiyou no Sato received a lower score of 23/40 on Switch.
The First Descendant, a new free-to-play looter shooter, is receiving poor review scores, even lower than the poorly received Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. Despite this, the game has a strong player base, peaking at 264,860 players on Steam, significantly higher than Suicide Squad's launch numbers. The game appeals to a niche group of players who enjoy grinding for power upgrades, though it suffers from repetitiveness, a weak story, and heavy reliance on microtransactions.
Dragon's Dogma 2 has received high review scores from critics, but player opinions are more divided, with some attributing heightened expectations due to the 12-year wait for the sequel. The open world RPG has been praised for offering a true sense of adventure and stands alongside some of the greatest open world journeys in gaming. Players are encouraged to share their own ratings and opinions in a poll and comments section.